Cybercrooks Targeting Small Businesses That Bank Online
The FBI and the American Bankers Association recently warned small businesses about the potential perils of online banking. According to an article in USA Today, "Cybergangs have inundated the Internet with 'banking Trojans' — malicious programs that enable them to surreptitiously access and manipulate online accounts." Read the full article here: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2009-12-30-cybercrime-small-business-online-banking_N.htm
Due to the proliferation of banking Trojans on the internet, experts recommend that small businesses dedicate a pc exclusively for Internet banking which does not otherwise access the internet or email.
The risks for business are particularly acute as they do not enjoy the same banking protections as consumers. Depending on how a fradulent transfer was initiated and when it was detected, businesses may not be able to recover all of their losses and banks may not be obligated to make them whole.
Security managers must constantly update their electronic defenses and continually educate their users to stay one step ahead of the thieves and avoid becoming the next corporate victim of online bank fraud.
Reliant Security provides current security solutions for clients throughout the western United States. Sincerely, Matthew Cooper, CPP VP Reliant Security